The Goodbye July Podcast

035: 5 Little-Known Mistakes *Most* New Investors Make (And What to Do Instead!)

Welcome back for Part 2 of the 5-Part Mini-Masterclass on Investing!
Ready to supercharge your money? This mini-masterclass is structured to help you learn about investing, remove doubt, and increase your confidence so you can get started making your money grow.
While money can’t buy happiness, it CAN buy freedom… freedom of time, location, and choice. It can put you in total control of your life so you can spend your days EXACTLY the way you want to - not the way your boss decides.
So if you want to ditch the golden handcuffs that keep you chained to working day in and day out and trade them for the golden ticket to financial freedom…
Join me inside today’s episode to learn the 5 Little-Known Mistakes *Most* New Investors Make (And What to Do Instead!).
I’ll walk you through five things that might be keeping you from getting started investing, the practical & mindset strategies I used to move past them, and why it's key to start investing ASAP.
Let's jump in!
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034: The Foolproof A-Z Investing Roadmap for Beginners

Welcome to Part 1 of the 5-Part Mini-Masterclass on Investing!
I know you’re excited to grow your wealth and this mini-masterclass is structured to help you learn about investing, remove doubt, and increase your confidence so you can get started making your money grow.
While money can’t buy happiness, it CAN buy your freedom… freedom of time, location, and choice. It can put you in total control of your life so you can spend your days EXACTLY the way you want to - not the way your boss decides.
So if you’re ready to ditch the golden handcuffs that keep you chained to working day in and day out and trade them for the golden ticket to financial freedom…
Join me inside today’s episode to learn how to lay the groundwork for what it REALLY takes to get started investing (for total newbies!).
I’ll walk you through The 9-Step A-Z Investing Roadmap for Beginners, your checklist of to-do items to get started investing, and why investing is about so much more than just money.
Let's jump in!
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033: 5 Things I’m Grateful For After 1 Year Abroad

After a 9-day drive from Texas through Mexico and Guatemala with a trailer and 3 dogs in tow, our feet hit El Salvador soil and it’s been an adventure ever since.
Moving abroad has always been one of my dreams. Experiencing a new culture, a different way of life, a new way of viewing the world… I always found the idea exhilarating.
Now, having done it, it’s been nothing short of magical and, though it hasn’t come without hardship, great things rarely do.
Join me for a year in review as we go through 5 things I'm grateful for after 1 year abroad, the #1 thing that made it possible for us to build the life we've imagined, and how you can do it, too!
I'll see you inside!
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032: What Is ”Net Worth” & How to Calculate Yours!

You've seen it before: people talking about their "net worth" as a success metric.
Heck, you've probably even seen me talking about my own net worth on my website!
But what *is* net worth, and why does it matter?
And, most importantly, how do you calculate YOURS?
I'm spilling the details in this episode of The Goodbye July Podcast.
I'll meet you inside!
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031: 3 Secrets to Supercharge Saving for a House

If "buy a home" is on your to-do list, more power to you!
There’s nothing like having your own space in which to create a home - no feeling comes close.
Having bought 3 homes, I’d say the hardest part (especially for your first home purchase) is saving for your down payment.
From how much you can afford to save, where to keep your money, and how to make sure saving remains a priority, we're covering it all in this episode on 3 secrets to SUPERCHARGE saving for a house!
I'll see you inside!
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030: 5 Ways Saving Money This Holiday Can Pay Off Big Next Year

Gut-check: is this you?
Between gifts, celebrations, and travel, Americans spend upwards of $1K+ every holiday season. Crazy, right?
Although it can be fun, we sometimes forget that when we spend money on the holidays, we’re giving up other things.
Today, we’re talking about what those are… 5 specific opportunities you can use your holiday savings on next year.
From making over 400x more money by using one type of account to avoiding a $12K+ loss in opportunity cost, let’s dive into 5 ways saving this holiday season can pay off big next year.
I’ll see you inside!
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029: 1 Scary Convo and 3 Ways to Find More Freedom

Do you know those life-changing moments that happen in an instant but stay with you for the rest of your days?
Maybe you didn't realize it at the time, but now you know for sure it was a defining moment in your story.
In this episode, we're talking about one of those moments.
Many years ago, I was working for my first employer out of college. I was enjoying the things you would expect: my first salary, my own desk, and even a key card that got me into the building.
But what you might not expect is the haunting conversation I had at this job that drastically changed the way I approached work, money, and life, ultimately resulting in 3 changes that gave me more peace and a delicious taste of freedom.
Today, we're walking through that conversation and the 3 things I changed as a result.
It might feel a bit spooky, but I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised with what you learn when you hear the same sobering words that I did!
See you inside!
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028: You Don’t Need to Know How to Pick Stocks to Start Investing (But You Do Need to Know These 3 Things!)

Picking stocks is simply knowledge you do not need to start investing with confidence...
So if that doesn't interest you, that makes two of us!
You can absolutely be successful at investing without this skill.
There are, however, 3 things you do need to know to start investing in a way that feels good (especially if you don't want to pick your own stocks!).
Join me in this episode as I break them down, and leave with the simple knowledge you need to get invested quickly and easily.
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027: 2 Things My Finance Teacher Said that Changed Everything

Everything I needed to know from my college finance class came to me on the last day of school in the form of 2 very specific things my finance professor said.
All semester we learned how to read company financial reports, pick “good” investments, and calculate return on investment, but the truth is: none of that matters as much as the 2 things he told us that last day of class.
I was 20 years old waiting impatiently to be released for summer vacation when my finance teacher said something that changed my life.
He said: if you remember nothing else from this class, remember this.
That's when my ears perked up.
Join me inside to learn these simple but profound lessons. I'll see you there!
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026: 5+ Mental Health Strategies from a Professional

A harm reduction advocate, substance use & recovery researcher, and musician, Jasmin Blue is a mental and community health professional obtaining her Master's Degree in Public Health.
In this episode, Jasmin shares her thoughts on healthy living, 5+ practical strategies to support mental health and well-being, and 3 steps to help stop financial anxiety.
I'm thrilled for you to meet Jasmin; she's the perfect person for this conversation and I cannot wait for you to hear what she has to say. 
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